Kabbalah for the Layman, Volumes One, Two and Three reveal a startling new view of our universe as according to Kabbalah and provide a contemporary approach to a profound and ancient science that provides the reader with the extraordinary tools necessary for creating lasting, positive changes in their lives. Volume One explains creation of the universe, the basic concepts of Kabbalah, and the history of Kabbalah.
BACK COVER: This comprehensive and easily understood book traces the development of Kabbalistic thought from its early beginnings to the twentieth century and offers insights into the cosmic process and the concept of reincarnation. Kabbalah for the Layman includes a wide range of encounters with noted Kabbalists who give us information about their personal lives. This book also explains the simple truth about these exceptional Kabbalists without the dogma and suspicion that often surrounds this fascinating topic.
Kabbalah for the Layman Volume One is indispensable for those people whose interest in Kabbalah is based on tapping into its spiritual significance in order to enhance self-knowledge. In contrast to ritual without reason, the book's contemporary approach to this most ancient of all sciences provides us with a fresh perspective of Judaism. This book promises to enrich our mundane, physical world and add purpose to our lives.
Written by Rav Berg, a contemporary Kabbalist and current dean of The Kabbalah Centre, the book focuses on the understanding and use of Kabbalah as a tool for our spiritual growth. Rav Berg, who holds a doctorate in comparative religion, observes " any approach to Judaism with a strictly traditional viewpoint based solely on established dogma all too often leaves people feeling spiritually unfulfilled. "
As mankind enters the Aquarian Age of spiritual awakening and heightened awareness, Rav Berg takes us from our familiar world of existence to a startling new view of our universe. The author blazes the Kabbalistic trail from the very beginnings of our universe and leads us to a deeper, more intuitive realization of our enormous potential for attaining understanding and spirituality.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Amazing:
Rabbi Berg takes the amazing teachings of kabbalah out of the shackles of religiousity and opens the doors for everyone to benefit from it's transforming power. Now, since I've got the long, cliche sentence out of the way... I read this book after reading several other texts on the topic and though I wouldn't necessarily call it an "introduction" for anyone without any metaphysical background, it is definitely a great beginner book for someone who has some metaphysical foundation. Many of the books I read... more info
Good for Beginners to Understand Kabbalah:
This was the first book I read when I began my deep spiritual study of Kabbalah. I found it to be a wonderful introduction to the ancient teachings that were once reserved solely for Rabbi's and `Holy One's'.
We are ALL `Holy' and deserve to learn and understand the wisdom that is now available for everyone.
I found it most helpful to study at the Kabbalah Center in Los Angeles, where the teachings go into much more depth, and where more insight can be gained.
If I learned anything that... more info
Waste of time - or even worse:
Forget about it. "Rabbi" Berg is no more of a rabbi than I am a rebbetzin (to use an old quote).
Do some research on the Web and you'll see some interesting things about him.
Great start:
Many people that write about Kabbalah. Here is someone that knows what it is. Great Start & should get more of latest books
